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Revised Syllabus for M. Com. (Part II)
Business Management - Paper V - Entrepreneurship
Management
Objectives
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To understand the concept of entrepreneurship development,
the theories of entrepreneurship and the relationship between
theory and practice.
To create awareness of the role of entrepreneurs in the growth
of Indian economy.
To comprehend the process of creating an entrepreneurial
venture.
To develop analytical skills for evaluating new venture ideas
and understanding both the opportunities and constraints faced
by entrepreneurs.
To critically view the role of financial institutions, government
bodies in promoting entrepreneurship in India.
To develop an entrepreneurial spirit and have feasible ideas for
ventures.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the syllabus, the student will :
1. Understand the issues involved in entrepreneurship
development.
2. Able to evaluate opportunities for a new venture.
3. Demonstrate the ability to prepare a business plan for a
venture.
4. Get insights into their creative, entrepreneurial and team skills.
5. To equip them with a platform to develop an entrepreneurial
venture.
Teaching Learning Plan
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A. Entrepreneurship Development Perspective
(20)
1. Introduction, importance and significance, Entrepreneurial
Development - world perspective.
2. Concept of entrepreneurship development, Evolution and growth
- stages. Theories entrepreneurship.
3. Concept of Entrepreneur. Intrapreneur, Entrepreneurship and
Manager. Difference between Entrepreneur and Intrapreneur,
Entrepreneur and Entrepreneurship.
4. Attributes and Characteristics of successful entrepreneur.
Developing entrepreneurial culture. Qualities of a successful
entrepreneur.
5. Role of Entrepreneur in Indian Economy (developing economy
with reference to self-employment) development.
6. Successful Entrepreneurs case studies: Dhirubhai Ambani,
Aditya Birla - background, growth as an entrepreneur. Case
study on entrepreneurial development in India.